legal technician

Work setting

• Urban area
• Legal firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist lawyers by interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties, assembling documentary evidence, preparing trial briefs, and arranging for trials
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• In-house training from a law firm or law clerk program

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan